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<p>In biology, an <b>effector</b> is a general term that can refer to several types of molecules or cells. In the context of biological system regulation, an effector is an element of a <a href="page.php?w=Control_loop">regulation loop</a> controlling a regulated quantity.</p>

<p><b>Small molecule effectors</b></p>

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* A <a href="page.php?w=small_molecule">small molecule</a> that selectively binds to a protein to regulate its <a href="page.php?w=biological_activity">biological activity</a> can be called an effector. In this manner, effector</p><p>
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